Programme Manager –Twic East, South Sudan

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Are you an experienced and qualified Programme Manager? Tearfund South Sudan has an exciting opportunity for a professional and qualified Programme Manager.

As part of the Jonglei Programme Management Team, and under the direction of the Jonglei Area Coordinator, the Programme Manager will provide leadership and overall management of the (i)BHA funded multi sector project in Health, Nutrition, WASH, Agriculture Food Security;(ii) FSL and Livelihoods FAO funded project and(ii) Unicef & WFP Nutrition projects. The Programme Manager will oversee Tearfund Partnership projects implemented by National partner in Twic East (ALARM) and any other new projects that may come up in the area.

The Programme Manager is expected to develop and implement a strategic, long-term programmatic vision in collaboration partners like County Health Department and ALARM to scale up programs and provide integrated services for affected populations. As a senior leader of the team, you will proactively manage security and mitigate security risks in target locations. This includes designing or updating safety, security and health plans and checklists periodically.

With the support of project teams, you will ensure coordination of all project activities, lead in the development of consolidated work plans, procurement plans, IPTT and provide technical support to ensure quality and effective program implementation. You will ensure quality and timely delivery of the project, and oversee sector specific delivery of outputs, including project reporting (narrative and financial), and coordinate with the project team to promote ongoing learning. The Program Manager will oversee site specific monitoring and evaluation of project activities; delivering quality and accountability commitments and supporting the production of internal and external narrative and financial reports.

The Programme Manager is the Tearfund representative at the County level and is expected to coordinate and manage all field related stakeholders ranging from County Authorities, Community Leadership and Humanitarian Actors.

We are looking for someone who has:

  • Minimum Bachelor’s Degree qualification in relevant sector (Food Security, Water and Sanitation, Health, Nutrition, Community Development)
  • Master Degree will be a added advantage
  • Qualification in Humanitarian action and/or Project Cycle Management and/or Monitoring & Evaluation
  • Proven experience in leading multi sectoral project management and implementation
  • At least 5 years’ experience in working within a consortium set-up and leading teams for integrated project delivery
  • Proven experience in managing Monitoring & Evaluation in cross sector programs
  • Proven experience in Strategic planning
  • Experience in Staff development and capacity building for timely project delivery
  • Proven team management in relief environments with successful examples of local staff management.
  • Successful experience of project cycle management
  • Proven experience of operating in insecure environments
  • Results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets.
  • Experience in health, WASH, Food Security and Nutrition sectors
  • Working to SPHERE standards, People In Aid and Red Cross Codes of Conduct
  • Experience in M&E, financial management, HR and logistics systems
  • Proposal development experience
  • Experience with NGOs
  • Previous deployments in complex conflict situations.
  • Remote management/contingency planning.
  • Training and mentoring skills

Skills/Abilities required:

  • Analytical and problem solving skills
  • Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
  • Computer literate
  • Organisational and administrative skills
  • Negotiation and representation skills
  • Ability to lead, participate and facilitate in collective staff prayer and bible studies
  • Honest, encourages openness and transparency.

Personal qualities required

  • Committed Christian who recognises Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour
  • Committed to Tearfund’s Mission, Values and Beliefs.

If the above describes you then please have a look at the attached and do apply!

The position is based in Twic East - Jonglei

Applicants must be committed to Tearfund’s Christian beliefs. The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter terror-terror measure.

Documents

East and Central Africa

  • Job Category:

International Relief & Development (Outside UK)

  • Contract Type:

Fixed Term

  • Closing Date:

22 January 2023

  • Potential Interview Date:

30 January 2023